Combined shaving brush and soap container



May 12, 211925. 1,537,816

G. W. FICKETT COMBINEDSHAVING BRUSH AND SOAP CONTAINER Filed Dec. 24, 1923 E. L. F-EEJEQ @ttor wmf Patented May 12, 1925.

UNITED STATES GEORGIE W. FICKEIT, OF CHCAGO, ILLINOIS.

COMBNED SHAVING BRUSH AND SOAP CONTAINER.

Application filed December 2A, 1923. Serial No. 682,441.

.To all whom t muy concern.'

Be it known that l, GEORGE W. Froknrr, a citizen of the United States, residing` at Chicago. in the county of Cook and State of illinois7 have invented certain new and useful lmprovements in a Combined Shaving Brush and Soap Container, of which the following is a specification.

ily present invention relates to toilet articles and the primary object thereof is to provide combined brush and soap holders for use when shaving.

Another object of the invention is to provide a combined shaving brush and soap holder possessing sanitary features, and one which will not soil other articles with which it comes into contact Vwhen placed in a kit or bag.

Another object of the invention is to provide a novel combined shaving brush and soap holder having an independent cover .for the brush and soap, the brush cover serving as a handle when the soap is being used and the soap cover serving as a handle when the brush is being used.

Another object of the invention is to provide a toilet article of the character describec, whereby the brush and soap may be renewed, and possessing features whereby the soap may be entirely consumed.

v@ther objects and advantages will appear in the following detailed description, taken in connection with the accompanying drawing, wherein similar reference characters designate corresponding parts throughout the several views.

Figure 1 is a central longitudinal section of the device, the soap and cap therefor being shown in elevation.

Figure 2 is an elevation of the device, showing one of the covers removed and the soap in position for use.

Figure 3 is an elevation of the device showing the opposite cover removed and the brush in position for use.

Figure il is an end view of one of the coifers of the device.

Figure 5 is a central fragmentary section, showing the manner in which the soap may be moved to permit complete use thereof.

Referring to the drawing in detail, A designates an improved toilet article einbodying a brush B and a soap stick C; E a sleeve adapted to encircle a portion of the brush B and means D, and F and G removable covers for the brush B and soap stick C respectively.

The brush B comprises a cylindrical base l() having bristles 11 extending from one end thereof. rlhe base is formed with a reduced portion 12 for providing an annular shoulder 13, and may be provided with a drip cup 14C which encircles the bristles 11 for catching andv holding any liquid which remains in the bristles. A ferrule 15 may encircle the reduced portion 12 of the base 10 for reinforcing the same against splitting. The soap stick C may be of cylindrical shape and be provided with a suitable serrated wrapper 15 which may be removed in strips as the soap is consumed.

'lhe means D for movably holding the soap stick C includes a screw threaded socket 16 for receiving a screw threaded cap 17 which is secured in any preferred manner to one end of the soap stick C. The socket 16 is secured to the base 10 at the opposite end from which the bristles 1l. extend by a screw 18 which passes through the bottom wall 19 and into the base 10. The outer end of the socket 16 is turned outwardly upon itself as at 20 for providing` an annular abutting flange 21, the purpose of which will be fully explained.

The sleeve E has formed at its longitudinal center' an annular bead or shoulder 22 which is adapted to limit the movement of the covers F and G, when placed over the brush or soap stick. As is clearly shown in Figure 1. the outside diameter of the sleeve E is equal to the greatest diameter of the base 10 and socket 16 in order that a smooth outer surface will be obtained when the parts are in assembled relation. When in an assembled position, the sleeve E is prevented from longitudinal movement by its respective ends engaging the annular shoulder 13 and the annular abutting flange 21 as is clearly shown in Figure 1 of the drawing. It will also be noted that the sleeve E by encircling the abutting ends of the base 10 and socket 16, presents a neat appearing joint or coupling for the brush and soap stick.

The covers F and G, which are identical in format-ion, consist of a tubular shaped body 23 which is closed at one end by a flat end wall 24. Openings 25 are provided sal in the end walls 24 to permit of the drying of the brush and soap stick when the covers are placed ,thereoven y l In assembling, the sleeve E may rst be' slid over the reduced portion 12 of the base 10 until one end thereof engagesthe annular shoulder 13 and thenthe socket 16 slid into the opposite end of the sleeve until the annular flange 21 engages the opposite end of the sleeve. It will bei noted that when the annular flange 21 engages the end of the sleeve E; the bottom wall 19 of the socket 16 is also in abuttingrelation with the brush base 10. The screw 18 may now be passed through a suitable hole provided inthe wall 19 and turned securely into the base 10 for preventing separation of the several parts. The removable covers F and G which are adapted for slidable engagement with the sleeve E, may now be placed over they brush an'd soap stick for excluding dust and dii-rt therefrom* and preventing the article from soiling other articles when pla-ced' in a bag or kit. p

It will be observed fromi Figure 5, that by turning the soap' stick C in one direction the cap 17 wil-l1 be moved'` outwardly' for permitting of the entire consumption of the base, a screw threaded' capl adapted' tol hold a soap stick or the like, rotatable in saidl socket forv feeding the soap stick outwardly of the socket anda sleeve encircling the base and socket and held against longitudinal movement thereby.

2. A toilet article comprising a brush including a base and bristles eXtending from one end .of said base, a separable socket secured in abutting relation to the opposite end of said base, a cap adapted to hold a soap stick or the like, movable in said socket, a sleeve encircling the base and socket and held against longitudinal movement thereby and a removable cover for said brush and soap stick. y

3; A toilet article comprising a brush including al base and bristles extending from one end of said base, a socket having its bottom wall inI abutting relation with the opposite en'd of said base, means for securing the socket to said base, a cap adapted to hold a soap' stick or the like, movable in said socket and a sleeve' encircling the abut ting ends of said base and socket.

4f. A toilet article comprising a brush including a base provided with an annular shoulder,- a socket secured to one endof said base and provided with an annular abutting ila-nge at the outer end thereof and a sleeveencircling the base and socket and havingvits ends engaging the respective shoulderl and abutting flange.

5; A toilet article comprising a brush including a base and bristles extending` l'rom one endof said base, a screw passing through the bottom wall of the socket and intok said base, means for movably holding a soap stick or the like within thesocket, a sleeve encircling the abutting ends o1 said base and socket provided at its longitudinal center with a bead or shoulder and inde; pendently separable covers for said brush and soap stick;

GEORGE W. FICKE'JT;` 

